The Ski Classics Challengers event, Flyktningerennet, is a 44km long-distance race in classic technique, taking place this Saturday, March 21, 2026, starting in Norway and finishing in Sweden.
Flyktningerennet is a long-distance skiing race in classic technique held annually, with a history going back to 1950 when the first race, also called Flyktningloppet in Sweden, was organized to honor and remember the refugees who fled across the border from Norway to Sweden during World War II.
The 44km race in classic technique stretches from Sandvika, Norway, to Gäddede, Sweden, and is part of the Ski Classics Challengers series. It is also a seeding race for Birkebeinerrennet and Vasaloppet. Shorter events of 17km and 12km are also available on Saturday, while the Lilla Flyktingloppet takes place on Sunday for kids and young skiers.
Course Map & Profile
Flyktningerennet – Ski Classics Challengers
- Location: Sandvika, Norway, to Gäddede, Sweden
- Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Distance: 44km Classic
- Start Time: 10:00 CET
- Website: Flyktningerennet
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- Registration: Flyktningerennet
- Live Center: Flyktningerennet
Flyktningerennet program, start lists, live timing, and results can be found HERE and HERE.
You can find more information about the event HERE
As the Flyktningerennet 44km classic is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes could collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders.
A list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for Season 2025/2026 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.
Everyone participating in Ski Classics, Pro Tour, or Challengers events — professional and recreational skiers — can connect their profile to Ski Classics’ results database, called MyPages.
MyPages can be connected when subscribing to the Ski Classics online community proxcskiing.com. In the profile, you can view your Ski Classics event results, collect pins, print diplomas, and analyze your results with friends in the SC ranking system. In your profile, you collect points according to your performance and are rewarded with pins and diplomas.
One of the central features of MyPages is that you get your global SC ranking. The SC Ranking is a live-updated international ranking that is unique for combining women and men, professional and recreational skiers, in a single list.
Author: Leandro Lutz
Photo: Alexandra Franke/Flyktningerennet
